How to Make Japanese Egg Yolk Sauce - A Step-by-Step Guide

Japanese cuisine is known for its delicate and nuanced flavors, and one popular element of Japanese cooking is a simple yet delicious egg yolk sauce. This creamy and velvety sauce is perfect for drizzling over grilled meats, steamed vegetables, or even as a dipping sauce for tempura. The richness of the egg yolk combined with the subtle sweetness of mirin and the savory umami of soy sauce creates a sauce that is both versatile and incredibly flavorful.

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Ingredients

  • 3 egg yolks
  • ½ teaspoon lemon juice
  • 1 cup vegetable oil
  • 2 ½ tablespoons white miso paste
  • ¼ teaspoon grated Japanese orange (yuzu) zest
  • 1 pinch freshly ground white pepper
  • salt to taste

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Total Time: 10 mins
  • Servings: 12
  • Yield: 1 1/2 cups

  • Beat egg yolks and lemon juice in a medium bowl with a wooden spoon. Beat in vegetable oil, a few drops at a time, beating well after each addition, until the mixture begins to emulsify. When all oil has been incorporated, stir in miso, orange zest, pepper, and salt.
  • Nutrition

    181 cal.

    • Total Fat: 20g
    • Saturated Fat: 3g
    • Cholesterol: 51mg
    • Sodium: 137mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 1g
    • Dietary Fiber: 0g
    • Total Sugars: 0g
    • Protein: 1g
    • Vitamin C: 0mg
    • Calcium: 8mg
    • Iron: 0mg
    • Potassium: 13mg